Pencil 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of pain in the legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication). It also helps in reducing cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs that occurs on walking in such patients.

Pencil 100mg Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it on an empty stomach and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor.

It may cause side effects like headache, vomiting, edema, diarrhea, dizziness, palpitation, abdominal pain, abnormal stools, and edema. Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see a pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.

This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Uses of Pencil Tablet

Peripheral vascular disease
Treatment of Intermittent claudication

Benefits of Pencil Tablet

In Treatment of Intermittent claudication

Intermittent claudication refers to muscle pain on mild exertion (ache, cramp, numbness, or sense of fatigue), classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise or even walking, and it gets better with a short period of rest. Pencil 100mg Tablet helps relieve this pain in the legs that is caused due to disturbed blood supply in the legs. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots, improves blood flow, and maintains the free-flowing of blood in your body. Keep taking Pencil 100mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Pencil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pencil

Headache
Palpitations
Abnormal stool
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Bleeding disorder
Edema (swelling)
Abdominal pain
Inflammation of the nose
Increased heart rate

How to use Pencil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pencil 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Pencil Tablet works

Pencil 100mg Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pencil 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pencil 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pencil 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pencil 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pencil 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pencil 100mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pencil 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pencil 100mg Tablet is recommended.
However, there is limited studies on the use of Pencil 100mg Tablet in patients with moderate or severe liver disease. Consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Pencil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pencil 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months.
Pencil 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of pain in legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication).
It increases the distance you can walk without pain.
Take it in addition to lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and increased exercise.
Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months.
Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline & tetrazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase III Inhibitors (PVD)

Patient concerns

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A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

User feedback

Patients taking Pencil 100mg Tablet

Twice A Day

55%

Once A Day

45%

What are you using Pencil Tablet for?

Peripheral va*

50%

Intermittent *

50%

*Peripheral vascular disease, Intermittent claudication

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

FAQs

Q. Can the use of Pencil 100mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Pencil 100mg Tablet increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Q. When will I feel better after taking Pencil 100mg Tablet?

Pencil 100mg Tablet reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart, and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Pencil 100mg Tablet. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

Q. For how long should I take Pencil 100mg Tablet?

You should continue to take Pencil 100mg Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. Your doctor will assess your progress after 3 months of treatment and may recommend you to discontinue Pencil 100mg Tablet if it is not working for you. This medicine helps to control your condition but does not cure it. It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well.

Q. After how many days of taking Pencil 100mg Tablet will I start feeling better?

The improvement is not seen immediately. Your symptoms may start improving after 2-4 weeks of starting the treatment. However, it may take about 12 weeks to notice the full benefits of the medicines.

Q. Should Pencil 100mg Tablet be stopped before surgery?

Yes, if a patient is scheduled to undergo surgery, then Pencil 100mg Tablet should be stopped 5 days before the surgery. The reason being, Pencil 100mg Tablet increases the risk of bleeding and may lead to excessive bleeding during surgery.

Q. Why is Pencil 100mg Tablet considered harmful for heart failure patients?

Pencil 100mg Tablet should not be given to heart failure patients of any severity because it may worsen heart failure further. Medicines having a similar effects (phosphodiesterase inhibitor III) have decreased the lifespan of the patients, and therefore, it is an absolute no for heart failure patients.

Q. Does Pencil 100mg Tablet raise blood pressure or decrease blood pressure?

Since Pencil 100mg Tablet widens blood vessels, it generally decreases blood pressure. Therefore, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be careful. Taking Pencil 100mg Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may decrease your blood pressure to very low levels. Track your blood pressure regularly, and consult your doctor if dose adjustment is required. Pencil 100mg Tablet has also been reported to increase blood pressure and the reason for which is not known.

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